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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Professors want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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